Utah Demographics 2026: Population, Income, Race & Trends Explained, Population Review

Population & Growth

Utah's 3,331,187 residents make it the 30th-most populous US state. Over the long term, the state has been gaining population — +838.4% from 1910 to 2024.

Population density: 40 people per square mile. By comparison, the US national average is roughly 94/sq mi, while New Jersey leads with ~1,260/sq mi and Alaska is the lowest at ~1.3/sq mi.

Race & Ethnicity

By Census ACS classification, Utah is:

80.7% White (alone)
1.1% Black or African American
0.4% Asian
2.2% Hispanic or Latino (any race)
0.1% two or more races

Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals can exceed 100% in some breakdowns. The full racial composition (including Native Hawaiian, American Indian, etc.) is available on the Utah state page.

Income & Economy

Median household income in Utah is $91,750, with per-capita income at $39,240. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Unemployment rate: 2.4%.

Income is concentrated in metro counties — see the county-level rankings on the cities ranking page and counties ranking page for sub-state variation.

Age & Households

Median age in Utah: 31.7 years (US median ~39). The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female. Utah is among the younger states by median age — typically driven by higher birth rates or in-migration of working-age adults.

Largest Cities in Utah

Salt Lake City city — population 203,888
West Valley City city — population 137,955
West Jordan city — population 116,277
Provo city — population 114,303
St. George city — population 99,184

Largest Counties in Utah

Salt Lake County — population 1,184,689
Utah County — population 683,622
Davis County — population 366,742
Weber County — population 266,183
Washington County — population 189,827

How Utah Compares Nationally

By population: ranked 30th of 50 states. By median household income: see the richest states ranking. By population growth: see fastest growing states. By cost of living: see cheapest states to live.

See the complete Utah state page with full demographic breakdown, age pyramid, languages, education, housing, and commute data →

Frequently Asked Questions

Utah has a population of 3,331,187 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, ranking 30th among the 50 states. Population density is 40 people per square mile.

Utah is gaining population, with a +838.4% change since 1910 (373,351 → 3,331,187). This is reported via Census ACS rolling 5-year estimates; for monthly/annual estimates between Census years, see the Census Population Estimates Program.

80.7% of Utah's population identifies as White, 1.1% as Black or African American, 0.4% as Asian, and 2.2% as Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100%.

Median household income in Utah is $91,750 per the 2023 ACS. Per-capita income: $39,240. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

The median age in Utah is 31.7 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female. Age distribution and population pyramids by 5-year age bands are visible on the Utah state page.

The largest cities in Utah by population: Salt Lake City city (203,888), West Valley City city (137,955), West Jordan city (116,277), Provo city (114,303), St. George city (99,184).

California is the most populous US state at roughly 39 million, followed by Texas (~30M), Florida (~22M), New York (~20M), and Pennsylvania (~13M). Utah ranks 30th. Detailed rankings update each ACS release cycle.

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Utah's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

All demographic data on this page comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, currently the 2023 release. Historical population figures use Census Population Estimates Program annual estimates. Data is public domain and freely available at census.gov.